Baked Salmon Recipe with Cajun Lemon Butter
My baked salmon recipe uses a blend of Cajun seasonings then serves them up with melted butter and fresh lemon. Highly flavorful and easy to prepare.
Servings: 2
Calories: 465kcal
Ingredients
- 2 6-ounce salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasonings
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon minced parsley
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Brush salmon with olive oil then season with half the Cajun seasonings, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Get both sides.
- Set into a baking dish and bake 12-15 minutes, or until cooked through to your liking.
- When salmon is nearly done, melt butter in a small pan and swirl in lemon juice and the remaining Cajun seasonings.
- Set salmon onto serving plates, top with butter and parsley.
- Serve!
Nutrition
Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 227mg | Potassium: 896mg | Vitamin A: 1580IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1.8mg